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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1892

Page

2

Humble Newburgh parishioner reports Hood's Sarsaparilla cure

For years a Trinity Episcopal church communicant in Newburgh New York suffered eczema and sores on face head and ears. The condition left her deaf nearly a year and affected her sight until Hood's Sarsaparilla cured her, restoring hearing and sight. Full case details available from C J Hood Co Lowell Massachusetts.

Trinity Episcopal Church Newburgh N. Y Hood C. J. Hood & Co Lowell, Mass

Bloomfield Democrat Ad Rates and Circulation Claim

Bloomfield Democrat boasts it has double the county newspaper circulation and invites advertisers to call and inspect the subscription book. The paper, edited by WM Moss, is published in Bloomfield Indiana with a yearly price of $1.50 and is mailed as second class matter.

Democrat

Ratification Meeting Urges Cleveland Stevenson Support

Bloomfield Democrats invite the public to a Saturday night Courthouse gathering to ratify nominations and endorse the Chicago platform. The campaign opens with calls for tariff, civil service, currency, and pension reforms and unity for Cleveland and Stevenson.

Bloomfield Chicago Morrill Democratic Party Cleveland Stevenson

Gresham Possible Nomination by People’s Party at Omaha

A strong probability is reported that Gresham may be nominated for president by the People’s Party at Omaha next week. The item notes potential impact on Harrison in Indiana and marks expectations in party circles.

Gresham People's Party Omaha Harrison Indiana

Indiana Stands Up at Chicago for Cleveland Support

The Sentinel is urged to allocate space for reporting the state ticket election after Indiana aligned with Cleveland at Chicago, signaling broader political momentum and coverage needs.

Indiana Chicago Cleveland The Sentinel

Governor Gray Shifts View on Cabinet Placement

The passage suggests Gov Gray preferred cabinet service over remaining on the ticket second place and notes it would benefit him and allies for him to join the cabinet.

Parson Coast Nominated by Republicans for Governor

The Republicans nominated Parson Coast for governor this week signaling another blow to organized labor. Party leaders view his defeat as inevitable, a view shared by covler heals of the party.

Parson Coast

Democratic Party Faction Clash Ends Quietly

A political summary notes internal quarrels within the Democratic Party have ceased with warnings that any Democrat who persists in fighting fellow members should leave the party.

Nomination Friday Ties Harrison to Indiana Gubernatorial Run

Harrison’s nomination in Minneapolis on Friday recalls his Indiana gubernatorial bid when he was also nominated on a Friday. Blue Jeans Williams defeated him for the position, leaving him without the boots.

Harrrison Minneapolis Indiana Blue Jeans Williams

Editorial Endorses Chicago Ticket in Strong People's Choice

The newspaper supports the Chicago slate as the people's choice and believes it strong enough to win. It asserts the editor seeks office and criticizes opposing weak candidates, promising to address readers' desires with decisive action.

Campaign rhetoric and tariff clash in Putnam county

The Journal criticizes Democratic ticket abuse while Devana E Williamson, Republican leader and Greencastle sister of the party, declares for Cleveland and tariff for revenue. The Democratic platform is printed in full and the fight centers on tariff as the key issue with both parties drawn in battle.

Cleveland Gen. Stevenson Devana E. Williamson Putnam County Greencastle Flarraon

Stevenson on the Ticket Shapes Illinois Electoral Outlook

The passage praises General A E Stevenson as vice presidential nominee and a spotless public servant. It asserts Cleveland supporters will invest heavily in his election and argues his name guarantees Illinois electoral votes.

A. E. Stevenson Congress Republian Lllinois

Democratic Unity and Republican Nomination in Fort Wayne

The piece praises Congressman John R. Fellows for uniting Tamny Hall and county and state Democrats for Hill era success. It denounces use of churchgoers and soldiers to elect Parson Chase and credits Col Aden Cavin as a strong Republican appointee for Ft Wayne judge. It criticizes Republicans in Fort Wayne for avoiding a temperance stance while backing local option.

John R. Fellows New York Tammy Hall Tammy Kinga County Christian Church Parson Chase G. A Christian Fellowship Adeng Cavin Ft. Wayne Fort Wayne

Democrats vow to carry Indiana after Gray defeat

Fassett warns Republicans of a tough map with Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa as doubtful states. He urges relentless Democrat effort and endorses Cleveland and Stevenson as best ticket for securing New York's thirty six electoral votes and winning the election.

Isaac P Gray Indiana Gray Cleveland Stevenson Fassett New York Republican National Committee Wisconsin Ilinois Iowa

Foster Named Secretary of State Amid County Skepticism

Joan W. Foster of Indiana is appointed Secretary of State. A Greene County Republican questions Foster's qualifications noting thirty Apolivial mayors and asking who he is before the appointment. The piece probes local knowledge of the appointee and public sentiment.

Joan W. Foster Indiana Blaine Foster Repubican Greene County John W. Foster

Editor Endorses Liberty Over Force Bill in Sunset Editorial

The New York Sun editor condemns Cleveland’s nomination and argues a Democratic victory would kill the force bill. He claims the party must oppose the force bill to uphold white state governance in the South, urging voters to choose liberty over electing a pro force bill Democrat even if that candidate seems extreme.

David B. Hi New York New York Sun Cleveland Benjamin Harrison

Copper Trust Reaches Production Restriction Accord

The June 16 Daily Commercial Bulletin reports European and American copper producers agreeing to restrict output after July. US exports to Europe will be limited while Spanish miners cut production 5 percent, aiming to lift prices. A Marquette strike at Calumet and Hecla is linked to the pact, with mining firms threatening layoffs for union members.

New York Daily Commercial Bulletin Europe United States Great Copper Combine McKinley Copper Trust James Powell Union Brass Company Cincinnati Engineering and Mining Journal Marquette Mich Calumet and Hecla Knights of Labor

Henry George on Indirect Taxation and Tariff Critique

Senator West cites Henry George on indirect taxes harming the poor more than the rich and explains the tariff burden under McKinley era policy. He argues tariffs raise costs for general consumption and favor domestic producers, labeling reciprocity as a growing but flawed concept while urging broad public discussion.

Henry George Congress

Youth Beauty and Age Alike Receive Their Portion

A community feature highlights how different generations share in local resources and events. Residents across ages participate in programs that support youth development, cultural activities, and senior services through Maywood County initiatives.

Pleasantville News Roundup and Local Happenings

West Stafford reports a decorative iron fence built by Cleveland Fence Co of Indianapolis at Pleasantville. A large baptism between Goodman and Stafford at Uncle Billy Johnson's pond drew an estimated thousand worshippers. T B O Haver completed a new barn and wheat cutting continues. A church project for Pleasantville is favored to replace the dingy old building amid growth rumors about Bob Corbin and his son Grover.

Pleasantville Cleveland Force Co O'Haver Pleasantvil Bob Corbin Grover

Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward for Cure

Publishers claim Hall's Catarrh Cure works for all stages of catarrh by treating the blood and mucous surfaces. They offer 100 dollars to anyone it fails to cure and invite readers to request testimonials from F J Cheney & Co in Toledo. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Coo

Scotland Notes and Local News Roundup

Scotland notes reflect community news from Haubstadt to Newberry with visits, sickness, and social events. Residents like John Holland, Alma Holt, Mollie Gedden, and Misses Wood are mentioned along with local commerce, shows, and a River Side hotel reference. editorials praise Grover Cleveland while noting political divisions. A Chamberlains remedy anecdote closes the column.

J. O'Donald Haubstadt John Holland Wm. Stone J.L Keith Newberry River Side John Shirts Reed Grover Cleveland Gray Alma Holt Lyons Mollie Gedden East Taylor Louia Lobe Cincinnati Clothier Scotland Grover New York

Local Crime Scrawls Describe Vague Assault Incident

Fragmentary OCR notes report a street brawl involving several individuals, with unclear details about injuries or location. The text mentions threats and a confrontation near a hog area and a hack or blow recorded in rough terms.

Worthington cherries lead to a fall and local notes

Last week in Worthington John Flory nearly saved a fall when he stepped back from a veranda and landed on his head after bowing. Ne visited Mrs Howe's, C Quackenbush, a former local PM, dropped by. John Flory claims the best corn, knee to waist high, and Sinzing will begin soon. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills are advertised with claims of merit and health benefits.

N E Flory John Flory Worthington Mra Howe D. C. Quackenbu H F. Lindsey Center Township

Lyons notes of community life and medical remedy ads

Local Lyons notes report births and visits including Mrs. Max Stein moving in, Jn0. F Mees traveling, and Miss Sadie Hicks seeking eye treatment in St Louis. Mentions Mrs. J. O. Price visiting Linton, and Uncle Tom Wilson visiting Geeport. Cholera infantum remedy Chambrisin is praised with testimonials and 25 and 5 cent bottles offered by Cavins & Isenhower.

Arry Stephenson E Stein St. Louis Haley Misa Mand Tansey Cries Edgar Lester Erta Terhune Ife James Wakefield Switz City Jac. Morgan Marco Motz & Lester Deering Nebeary Mordsy Chambrisin A W Walters Waltersburg Lisahys Cavins & Isenhower

Electric Bitters Work Wonders for Various Ailments

H Clifford of New Cuca Vic troubled with Neuragia Rheumatism and liver issues saw quick improvement after three bottles of Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Ind cured a leg sore with eight years' duration using three bottles ofElectric Bitters and Bucklen's Amic Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio healed five fever sores on his leg after one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Amica Salve. All sold by Stalens Drug Store.

H. Clifford New Cuca 1 Vic Edward Shepherd Harrisburg Bucklen John Speaker Catawba Stalenp

Wheat cutting urged as townsfolk report harvest activity

Weather tokens note detached clouds and rain point as to wheat cutting urgency. C Holmes and wife of Popcorn report health concerns. Thomas Wilson returns home to harvest after Bedford work. Local residents discuss rest on Sunday and road work under new law. Bogard and Burch plan Terre Haute visit and stay at country home. A commodious storehouse for rent. Byrd Combs sale draws buyers. local stock sold well.

C. Holmes Thos. Wilson Bedford A. Buker Clifty George Martindale Meredith Sushville Enye la Bogardi Mayer Burch Terre Hinte T. Bogard Smith Monroe

Newark Circuits and Patches of Town News

Newark reports a busy week with traveling circuses in town and a Friday circus causing a stir. Watkins ordained at Friendship by Rev. Harvey Oliphant. A L Drek visited from Nebraska and spoke of convention attendees in Chicago. A carpenter, M S Powers, survived a fall, praising Cham berlain's Pain Balm used as treatment. Democratic voters urged to back Cleveland Stevenson and tariff platform.

Pridsey Newark Friendship Watkins Hev Harvey Oliphant L Drek Nebraska Chicago Argu Nathan Heddeo Kentucky Cleveland Stevenson

Dr King’s New Discovery Ad Trial Offers

Ice will cost you nothing and will sure ly do you good if you have a cough cold or throat chest or lung trouble Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption coughs and colds guarantees relief or money back Sufferers from La Grippe find it just the thing trial bottle at S Starcup’s Drug store free sample large size 50c and $1.00

Heaton Correspondent Pleads for Soldier Aid and Road Work

Local notes recounts concern for aging soldiers and support for laws to require work on roads. References Harton area figures such as John, Dick Terrell, Lige Hamlen, and Joe Smith with mentions of candy trade and travels. The piece laments youth hardship and urges firm loyalty to Uncle Sam and road labor.

John Dick Terrell Lige Hamlen Juho Terrell Diers Yrar Fleaton Uncle Sam Heaton Rae Henry Leighman Pearson & Philips Joe Smith John Bress- 1 Tom Endred Noah E. Flory Worthington John Workman Dave Lucia

Tariffs and Labor Costs Stir American Debate

A political column questions tariff theory, citing Wells on global wage gaps, US price competition, and McKinley duties. It argues high tariffs harm consumers, notes Republican platform contradictions, and criticizes Senate inaction on removing tariffs like the $14 cordage tax. The piece links farming interests to tariff politics and calls for voter scrutiny.

David A. Wells Italy Mississippi Seaboard Lombardy Venetia United States Europe Asia Dakota Rhenish Prussia England India Russia Republican Party Minneapolis McKinley Congressman Wilson

Simmons Liver Regulator Advertises Digestive Cure

Vintage ad copy touts Simmons Liver Regulator to cure torpid liver and digestive problems. It claims relief from indigestion dyspepsia and biliousness, promising health improvements as the root of the issue is addressed.

Simmons

Worthington Notes Excursions Visits and Local Socials

Local column from Worthington reports an excursion run by E and T H to Terre Haute on the fourth for Broom and Baileys show. Several residents from Bloomfield Spencer Vincennes Evansville and Finley enjoy relatives, visits, and social events including weddings and gatherings around the county.

Thureday Terre Haute Broom & Baileys Clinton Wayne Brantly Heaton Bloom Bloomfield Robert McCune Brauner Spencer Wilkens Finley Tenn Warrn Fuller White Hall Mire, Breamer Mise Matel Crook Vincenner Acrivis Frank Jean Misea Birtha Fuller Misa Sadie Fulfield Mra W. UC Drews Emma Griffith Sallie Harris Rose Ogden Evansville Visi

Calvertville Church Meeting Draws Local Crowd

A Sunday market meeting at Friendship drew a large turnout of old and young. Rev Harvey and Peter Oliphant attended with Uncle Gideon Potter, a long time Owencounty resident, who has labored for Christianity. Mrs Wesley Bucker is very ill and unlikely to recover. Farmers bustle in the harvest promising abundance. Attendees included Adah Reeler, Etha Frame, Laura Dyer, Daisy Heath, Ida Butcher, Mirniy Waller, Jennie Martindate, Emma Smith, Muiry Smith, Relea Smith, Mears, Orien Stotta, Sanford Leit, and Sherman Bowerock. Joe Goodwin and Frank Groves visited. Reed Van de Venter reports two children May and Fred, claiming wealth.

Friendship Harvey Peter Oliphant Gideon Potter Owencounty Wesley Bucker Adah Reeler Etha Frame Laura Dyer Daisy Heath Ida Butcher Mises Mirniy Waller Jennie Martindate Emma Smith Muiry Smith Relea Smith Mears Orien Stotta Sanford Leit Sherman Bowerock Lizzie Long Joe Goodwin Newark Frank Groves Reed van de Venter May Fred

Sunday Scenes and Local Doings in Tulip and Nearby

Miss Pearl Smith visited the Sunday school where David Sharp discussed new property. Jerry Workman’s family passed through en route to Teatric. James Spark’s house grows under Sharp. Residents note tobacco dealings, church services, and neighbors seen in Tulip Monday night. Kate Quackenbush of Beloit, Kansas visits.

Clomfild Lenry Workman Joe Bohs Ida Flory and Son Elisebth Osborn Buckworth Ida Sunday Jr Workman Pearson Maud Pickard Ida E Smith Kate Quackenbush Beloit Kansas

Political Trade Touted For Votes Or Watch

A terse line notes a plan to move a Democratic candidate to November 15 for 50 cents and secure 10 votes on a gold watch, reflecting a compact, possibly satirical local record of voting tactics.

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